Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where do people in your community gather or socialize?
  - How and where does your community access services (healthcare, transportation, educational services, etc.)?

Examples of activities and services: Shopping areas, schools and universities, libraries, parks, lakes, rivers, places of worship, healthcare services, public transport, local nonprofit organizations, etc.

Your response: My community is made up of people who live in the Grant Park area. The community is interested in social activism and the safety and well being of the neighborhood and the businesses that reside within.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What are the cultural bonds in your community?
  - If your community has a shared history, what is it?

Examples of cultural or historical interests: Religious groups, ethnic groups, languages, age groups, immigration status, historic or arts districts, etc.

Your response: The community is a diverse group of folks, who are (on average) in their 30s-50s and enjoy supporting local companies and others in the community. We enjoy our neighborhood and look out for each other and are looking for some additional resources to come closer to us.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where are residents employed?
  - If there are environmental concerns in your community, what are they?

Examples of economic or environmental interests: Tourism industry, agricultural workers, mining town, manufacturing center, polluted natural resource, unemployment problem, etc.

Your response: My community is very concerned with social justice issues and keeping the local businesses alive and thriving in these tough times. I think many folks are now working from home and are looking to have additional local resources available (more internet options, better infrastructure, more restaurant/grocery options/etc.)

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What should politicians and/or map drawers know about your community?
  - What are the needs of your community?
  - Is there anything else you want to tell us about your community?

Examples of needs or concerns: Keep community in the same district or separate into multiple districts, shared policy concerns, need for a social service, relationship to other nearby communities, issues with current district lines

Your response: Our community is primarily residential and sits on the beltline. Many of us are interested in beltline development (and taxes associated with that) and bringing in additional resources, such as restaurants and grocery stores into closer proximity to us.